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  • Ducati to debut in Motocross

    Ducati to debut in Motocross

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    Ducati is embarking on a new and meaningful journey as the iconic red of Borgo Panigale makes its debut in the world of motocross. Ducati has enlisted the expertise of nine-time MX World Champion Antonio Cairoli to serve as their high-performance test rider for the upcoming racing program. 24 October 2023 marks the debut of…

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  • The Kove 450 Rally is coming

    The Kove 450 Rally is coming

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    There’s about to be an exciting new option for off-road riders who dream of Dakar Rallys… the Kove 450 Rally. The Chinese firm’s only been around since 2017, but after showing its bike at EICMA last year and competing in the 2023 Dakar Rally, it’s starting to become pretty clear the company has big plans…

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  • The Grand Tour

    The Grand Tour

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    Ducati’s just added a new version of its flagship adventure bike to the growing Multistrada V4 range – but this one’s built with mile-munching in mind. The Italian firm’s Multistrada has been a hit since it was first released 20 years ago. But its newest V4 iteration has seen the model go from strength to…

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  • BMW’s R1300GS; what you need to know

    BMW’s R1300GS; what you need to know

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    BMW reveals the R 1300 GS. New engine. New suspension. Less weight. BMW’s gone to town with the newest versions of its much-loved GS adventure bike – upping the capacity, overhauling the motor, updating the suspension and reducing the weight. Here’s what you need to know about what’s likely to be one of the biggest…

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  • 2024 Ducati Multistrada V4 RS launched

    2024 Ducati Multistrada V4 RS launched

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    In the old days, the exalted ‘RS’ badge would only be applied to the very finest of race-ready superbikes. But it’s a mark of where we are that Ducati has just launched this: the 2024 Multistrada V4 RS. High-end adventure tourers now get just as much performance and kit as superbikes, and with this ultimate…

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  • Dates announced for 2024 Manx Grand Prix

    Dates announced for 2024 Manx Grand Prix

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    The Manx Motorcycle Club has confirmed the schedule for the 2024 Manx Grand Prix.

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  • Trail Riding on the Isle of Man – awesome!

    Trail Riding on the Isle of Man – awesome!

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    The Motorcycle Sport and Leisure team have been off-road on the Isle of Man, the island globally recognised as the ultimate destination for road racing, breath-taking scenery and exhilarating outdoor experiences. In the video below, the team traverse some of the legal trails that can be found across the mountains, linking key racing viewpoints which…

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  • Ducati dropping a big one tomorrow

    Ducati dropping a big one tomorrow

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    A quick heads-up for 3pm tomorrow, when the good folks at Ducati are launching a new bike. And we’ve heard a rumour that it’s a pretty sweet piece of kit – even for them! Tune in here! https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/home/ducati-world-premiere Then check back here to see what we reckon to it…

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  • First Impressions: Ninja 7 Hybrid

    First Impressions: Ninja 7 Hybrid

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    Alan Dowds has been in Spain, where he’s been running the rule over Kawasaki’s new Ninja 7 Hybrid. Here’s what he has to say! I’m just back from the Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid launch in Barcelona, and it’s fair to say that I’m pretty impressed. It’s an extremely interesting bike with a lot of new…

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  • 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrid motorbike

    2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrid motorbike

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    It’s the world’s first hybrid motorbike – and here’s my first impressions I’m just back from the launch of the new Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrid bike in Barcelona. And it’s fair to say that I’m very impressed with it. It’s one of the most interesting bikes I’ve ever ridden, with an intriguing technology set-up, and…

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